Mt Sutro Sutro House circa 1928, Harold Stoner's construction of Adolph G. Sutro's home on Mt. Sutro, now the site of Sutro Tower. The lion now guards the Midtown Terrace Playground. Courtesy of OpenSFHistory.org.

US Custom House 1910, main entrance to the United States Custom House on Battery Street. Granite carvings on the outside of the building were done in situ from raw granite blocks. Courtesy of OpenSFHistory.org.

US Custom House 1910, main entrance to the United States Custom House on Battery Street. Granite carvings on the outside of the building were done in situ from raw granite blocks. Courtesy of OpenSFHistory.org.

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Vintage photo showing the historic San Francisco Courthouse for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, in 1901, still under construction. The view is from the northeast. Construction for this magnificent landmark was completed in 1905. One year later, it would be standing in the midst of utter ruin, from the 1906 earthquake and fire. It stands at 7th and Mission Streets as a proud survivor 111 years later.

Vintage photo showing the historic San Francisco Courthouse for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, in 1901, still under construction. The view is from the northeast. Construction for this magnificent landmark

Vintage photo showing the historic San Francisco Courthouse for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. This is a view of the northwest corner, taken in 1909, after repairs had been done. Construction for this magnificent landmark was completed in 1905. One year later, it would be standing in the midst of utter ruin, from the 1906 earthquake and fire. It stands at 7th and Mission Streets as a proud survivor 111 years later.

Vintage photo showing the historic San Francisco Courthouse for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. This is a view of the northwest corner, taken in 1909, after repairs had been done. Construction for this

Grading Odd Fellows Cemetery Dec 26, 1933. Almost all cemetaries were relocated to Colma after the 1906 earthquake. WPA Workers moving earth while building Rossi Playground. The Columbarium, still at that location, can be seen in the background. Courtesy of OpenSFHistory.org.

Grading Odd Fellows Cemetery Dec 26, 1933. Almost all cemetaries were relocated to Colma after the 1906 earthquake. WPA Workers moving earth while building Rossi Playground. The Columbarium, still at that

48th and Fulton Sep 21, 1914. Excavation and construction of 48th Avenue Pump Station, looking northwesterly. The building at Fulton and La Playa (once known as Cycler's Rest) is visible at the top left. Courtesy of OpenSFHistory.org.

48th and Fulton Sep 21, 1914. Excavation and construction of 48th Avenue Pump Station, looking northwesterly. The building at Fulton and La Playa (once known as Cycler's Rest) is visible at the top left.